The infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York, became a global sensation due to the Lutz family’s alleged supernatural experiences in 1975, just a year after Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his six family members there. Despite claims of paranormal activity, including apparitions and unexplained phenomena, later investigations, such as those by Professor William James, suggested that carbon monoxide poisoning from the home’s outdated fireplaces likely caused hallucinations. Though the case inspired books, movies, and media frenzy, scientific explanations and debunked claims have reframed the story, leaving the house standing as a symbol of how fear and perception can shape reality.
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